STYSA offers a wide variety of Recreational Soccer Teams. Our Recreational teams are coached by volunteers who work with our players to provide a fun atmosphere while teaching them the basics of the games. Our 4U - 8U teams play intra-league games in the Fall and Spring. Our 9U and 10U teams play in a local league with teams from nearby towns, and our 12U and older teams play in the Northshore Recreational League (NRSL).

Our "STYSA Little Stars" 4U program was created in the Fall 2017 Season and it has brought a lot of happy faces to the Club.  Players receive a free jersey with the "STYSA Little Stars" logo as well. These players will be the future stars at the Club.

The Club’s Recreational Program is designed for kids to learn the game of soccer, improve their soccer skills, and to have fun. Participants in the Recreational Program range from first-time players gaining their first experience to the game all the way to players who have participated for many seasons.  

Everyone is welcome!

Introduction: STYSA's Academy is an advanced recreational program developed for players who are ready to expand their soccer abilities. The program will focus mainly on honing individual skills and introducing team-oriented concepts in a friendly environment, so that players feel free to experiment and enjoy the game.

Objective: The main objective of the STYSA Academy Program is to strengthen player development.

Who should participate? Players who are committed to developing their soccer skills.

What is included? Academy training will focus on individual skills such as body coordination, dribbling, passing, ball control, shooting and creativity, as well as basic team tactics such as positional responsibilities on the field. Skills will be further developed through fun games supervised by licensed coaches.

What age groups participate in the program? We focus on the 9U and 10U age groups. Depending on seasonal interest, STYSA may also offer 7U and 8U programs.  We will continue playing with other Clubs members of the Louisiana Soccer Academy Program (LSAP). See below for more information. We will also play with teams for other Clubs as well.

9U/10U Academy:

The STYSA Academy Program is for 9U and 10U Boys and Girls who want to participate in a structured program focused on player development. The program will prepare players for the transition to the STYSA ELITE Competitive Program (starting at 11U).

The STYSA Academy Program will be run by licensed and certified coaches and trainers, and will conduct two (2) training sessions per week.

Academy weekend games will be played against other Academy teams from neighboring clubs (example: BRSC, MSC, MYB). Minimal travel will be required. Players will become familiar with traveling and playing other opponents with the goal of improving both the player's individual technical skills, while introducing the team to the tactical components of the game. STYSA’s 9U/10U Academy Program fee includes a limited budget for jamborees/festivals.

All STYSA Academy games will be coached by licensed and certified coaches.

Registration fee is per Season (Fall or Spring). Uniform is included in the registration fee.

What can you do as a Parent?

• Learn the game.  Watch some soccer games other than your own player's games.

• This is "their" game, let them play it.  Let them make mistakes - it's how they learn.  Thoughts - The coach might be trying to get a right foot dominant player to use his/her left foot.  The coach might be trying to teach the players to pass the ball instead of run into a group of opponents.  The coach could be teaching how to play short ball and long ball.  Let the coach.... coach.

• Make sure your soccer player has enough water to drink - before, during and after the game.
   
• Game time - Arrive early, then enjoy the game. STYSA Rule: no yelling on the sidelines. Sit back relax and let the players enjoy the game, cheer for both teams, and let the soccer players learn from their successes as well as their mistakes.
   
• Remember that the referees at this age are young and inexperienced.  They will make mistakes.  Also, remember that they too are someone's child.
   
• After the game, say the following to your child in the car ride home : "I love watching you play".  One of a child’s biggest motivations to play any sport is to make their parents and their team proud. If the first words out of your mouth after a practice or game is “you looked so slow out there,” “you need to play better” or “I can’t believe you missed that shot,” you can watch a player’s motivation sag.  Postgame remarks need to be positive, not accusatory or questioning.
   
• One word - TunnelTime.